Gain valuable knowledge and experience as an Apprentice with Sacramento’s cutting-edge professional theatre company! See below for program description and application instructions.

Apprentices in class, on stage, backstage, and at various events at Capital Stage.

Capital Stage, a professional non-profit theatre company in Sacramento, California, is accepting applications for the 2023/24 Apprentice Company. Capital Stage’s mission is to entertain, engage and challenge our audience with bold, thought provoking theatre. We seek passionate and motivated recent theatre graduates and young theatre artists interested in practical training from professionals in all areas of operations at Capital Stage. The purpose of the apprenticeship program is to bridge the gap between academic theatre and the professional world by providing additional hands-on training and experience to individuals with career ambitions in the theatre industry. Apprentices will participate in all aspects of theatre production and administration. Each season new apprentices become fully involved members of the Capital Stage community of artists, technicians and professionals. In past programs, apprentices have had the opportunity to act in our regular season productions, assistant-direct, assistant-design, assistant-stage manage, build scenery, props and costumes, research and deliver dramaturgical materials, assist with marketing and public relations, take part in new play readings, auditions, rehearsals and help staff special events, and more.

The program is designed to be immersive and provide a broad range of hands-on experience in all aspects of Capital Stage operations, such as: Casting, Acting, Directing, Technical Production & Design (scenic build, props, lighting, costumes, sound, projections), Literary Management/Dramaturgy, Marketing & Outreach, Administration (theatre management, box office, fundraising), Production Management, etc. Apprentices will be offered classes throughout the year by our Associate Artists in all aspects of theatre. Apprentices will participate in producing the annual Apprentice Showcase for public presentation. Apprentices will also be offered complimentary tickets to all Capital Stage productions.

Apprentices will be vested with significant responsibilities and therefore candidates should be passionate about the theatre, self-motivated, dedicated, and able to achieve goals within tight time deadlines. It is important to be flexible and personable, and to have the ability to work effectively with many different personalities within a fast-paced environment.

Apprenticeship contracts are a minimum commitment of 6 months; 12 months is preferred. Capital Stage works to accommodate each Apprentice’s schedule. As such, hours will vary and will include some combination of daytimes, evenings and weekends. Capital Stage does not guarantee a job offer at the conclusion of the Apprenticeship.

Apprentices at Capital Stage receive a stipend of $350 per week. We do not offer housing.

Interested applicants should complete the Capital Stage Apprentice application and submit all materials by Apr. 30, 2023. Interviews will be offered to select applicants. A video audition submission (2 contrasting contemporary monologues, no longer than 5 minutes in length total) is required for applicants interested in acting. 

Email any questions to Apprentice Coordinator, Logan Heller at [email protected].